'''Palm Desert''' [http://www.palm-desert.org/] is a city in the [[Desert (California)|desert]] of [[California]] between [[Palm Springs]] and [[Indio]]. It lies in the Coachella Valley at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains. The city is home to many golf courses, attractions, luxury hotels and shops, and spas that make the region a famous getaway for much of Southern California.

'''Palm Desert''' [http://www.palm-desert.org/] is a city in the [[Desert (California)|desert]] of [[California]] between [[Palm Springs]] and [[Indio]]. It lies in the Coachella Valley at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains. The city is home to many golf courses, attractions, luxury hotels and shops, and spas that make the region a famous getaway for much of Southern California.

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Palm Desert has an arid climate, with summer daytime highs getting up to 95-105F, and winter nighttime lows usually around 35F.

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The Rodeo Drive of the area is El Paseo. There are lots of art galleries, shops, and restaurants along the street, which links up with Highway 111 at its ends.

The Rodeo Drive of the area is El Paseo. There are lots of art galleries, shops, and restaurants along the street, which links up with Highway 111 at its ends.

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===By Shuttle===

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The City of Palm Desert operates the El Paseo Courtesy Carts. The shuttle runs along El Paseo and is free of charge. Although not exactly a viable option for seeing the entire city, it allows visitors to park their cars and see the entire El Paseo stretch.

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The City of Palm Desert operates the El Paseo Courtesy Carts. The shuttle runs along El Paseo and is free of charge. Although not exactly a viable option for seeing the entire city, it allows visitors to park their cars and see the entire El Paseo stretch.

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Public transportation is provided by the [http://www.sunline.org/ SunLine Transit Agency]. Routes 111, 32, and 53 serve central Palm Desert and surrounding regions with connections to [[Palm Springs]], [[Indio]], and other cities in the Coachella Valley.

*'''Beer Hunter Sports Pub & Grill''', 78483 Highway 111, [[La Quinta]], ''760'' 564-7442. If there is a game on and you want a drink and some inexpensive food, this is the place to come. Complete with pool tables and shuffle board.

*'''Beer Hunter Sports Pub & Grill''', 78483 Highway 111, [[La Quinta]], ''760'' 564-7442. If there is a game on and you want a drink and some inexpensive food, this is the place to come. Complete with pool tables and shuffle board.

*'''Embassy Suites Palm Desert Hotel & Resort''', 74-700 Highway 111. ☎ +1 760 340-6600, [http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/embassy-suites-palm-desert-PLMDRES/index.html].Centrally located in the popular resort city of Palm Desert, CA, and only 12 miles from Palm Springs, the Embassy Suites Palm Desert hotel is a great place to stay whether you are here with work, with family or on a short getaway. Your spacious two-room guest suite gives you all the room you need to stay productive or relax.Complimentary Cooked-to-order breakfast and on-site Spa.Only minutes from the hotel are a number of Palm Desert attractions, including the El Paseo shopping area, the Living Desert, The River, local cinemas and golf courses. The hotel is also just 13 miles east of Palm Springs International Airport.

*<sleep name="Shadow Mountain Resort and Club" alt="" address="45-750 San Luis Rey" directions="" phone="800-472-3713" url="http://www.shadowmountainresort.com/" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">Shadow Mountain Resort & Club opened in the late 1940s and is within walking distance from El Paseo. The club offers a figure-8 swimming pool; a large whirlpool spa; men’s & ladies saunas and fitness studio; and sixteen tennis courts (including six lighted courts, and three clay), home to the highly acclaimed Desert Tennis Academy. Other amenities include game and bicycle rentals at the registration lobby and a variety of meeting spaces. Dining choices include the Top of the Courts Café and Corner Bar & Grill. Neighboring Shadow Mountain Resort & Club is the 18-hole Shadow Mountain Golf Club.</sleep>

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*'''[[Joshua Tree National Park]]'''. This desert park is definitely worth visiting if you have at least half a day to spare. You can get there in less than an hour by going north on State Route 62. Take a minimum of four hours to do the loop from the north through the south of the park. Camping is allowed as well as rock climbing.

*'''[[Joshua Tree National Park]]'''. This desert park is definitely worth visiting if you have at least half a day to spare. You can get there in less than an hour by going north on State Route 62. Take a minimum of four hours to do the loop from the north through the south of the park. Camping is allowed as well as rock climbing.

*'''[[Idyllwild]]'''. Alpine scenery a short drive from Palm Desert via State Route 74 & 243, the Pines to Palms Highway.

*'''[[Idyllwild]]'''. Alpine scenery a short drive from Palm Desert via State Route 74 & 243, the Pines to Palms Highway.

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*'''[http://www.cabazonoutlets.com/ Cabazon Outlets]''', A large outdoor shopping plaza with many stores. If you're looking for something to buy, chances are that there is a store in Cabazon that will have it.

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*'''Cabazon Outlets [http://www.cabazonoutlets.com/]''', A large outdoor shopping plaza with many stores. If you're looking for something to buy, chances are that there is a store in Cabazon that will have it.

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Revision as of 12:17, 13 June 2013

Palm Desert[1] is a city in the desert of California between Palm Springs and Indio. It lies in the Coachella Valley at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains. The city is home to many golf courses, attractions, luxury hotels and shops, and spas that make the region a famous getaway for much of Southern California.

Bermuda Dunes Airport (UDD) [3] is just a few miles from Palm Desert and is one of two nearby general aviation airports. This airport is accessed by private aircraft. Private jet charter services are provided at this airport by Desert Jet[4].

LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) is about 80 miles to the west of Palm Desert and has many more flight connections. The airport lies off Interstate 10 in the Inland Empire.

By car

Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley from Hwy 74

Interstate 10 is the main artery serving the Coachella Valley. From Los Angeles, take Interstate 10 east towards San Bernardino, Indio, and Phoenix. Palm Desert is about a two hour drive if traffic is not heavy. Beware, weekend getaway traffic can be very heavy. Exiting Monterey Avenue or Cook Street and heading south puts you in the heart of the city.

State Highway 74 descends the San Jacinto Mountains into the city from the south. Travelers from the San Diego should head north on I-15, south-east on State Hwy 79 (towards Indio) and then east on State Hwy 371 until it meets with Route 74. Be advised that chains may be required on this route in the winter.

By train

Amtrak has a station in nearby Palm Springs.

Get around

Like many California cities, Palm Desert is a very car-oriented city. If you want to have a good time at all, you should rent a car at the airport. Otherwise you'd have to take the bus or walk.

By car

The main highway serving the city is State Highway 111, which links many of the Coachella Valley cities, from Palm Springs to Indio and beyond to the Mexican Border at Calexico. However, this artery has many traffic lights and lots of traffic, so if you are going far, you should consider driving out and hopping on the 10 freeway.

The Rodeo Drive of the area is El Paseo. There are lots of art galleries, shops, and restaurants along the street, which links up with Highway 111 at its ends.

By shuttle

The City of Palm Desert operates the El Paseo Courtesy Carts. The shuttle runs along El Paseo and is free of charge. Although not exactly a viable option for seeing the entire city, it allows visitors to park their cars and see the entire El Paseo stretch.

SunLine Transit Agency

Public transportation is provided by the SunLine Transit Agency. Routes 111, 32, and 53 serve central Palm Desert and surrounding regions with connections to Palm Springs, Indio, and other cities in the Coachella Valley.

See

Living Desert Zoo & Gardens, 47-900 Portola Ave., 760 346-5694, [5]. For close-up encounters with spectacular desert plants and animals. People of all ages will have fun. Be advised that during the summer, due to extremely hot temperatures, the preserve closes at 1:30.

The River, [9] at Bob Hope Drive and Highway 111 in the neighboring city of Rancho Mirage. The center has great shopping with restaurants, shopping, movies, and more. There actually is a river there, too!.

Picanha Churrascaria, 73399 El Paseo, 760 674-3434. The Brazilian food is great and they bring the meat out to you and then you decide if you want it or not rather than ordering the meat first. Great salad bar for vegetarians too.

Drink

Beer Hunter Sports Pub & Grill, 78483 Highway 111, La Quinta, 760 564-7442. If there is a game on and you want a drink and some inexpensive food, this is the place to come. Complete with pool tables and shuffle board.

Embassy Suites Palm Desert Hotel & Resort, 74-700 Highway 111. ☎ +1 760 340-6600, [16].Centrally located in the popular resort city of Palm Desert, CA, and only 12 miles from Palm Springs, the Embassy Suites Palm Desert hotel is a great place to stay whether you are here with work, with family or on a short getaway. Your spacious two-room guest suite gives you all the room you need to stay productive or relax.Complimentary Cooked-to-order breakfast and on-site Spa.Only minutes from the hotel are a number of Palm Desert attractions, including the El Paseo shopping area, the Living Desert, The River, local cinemas and golf courses. The hotel is also just 13 miles east of Palm Springs International Airport.

Shadow Mountain Resort and Club, 45-750 San Luis Rey, ☎800-472-3713, [26]. Shadow Mountain Resort & Club opened in the late 1940s and is within walking distance from El Paseo. The club offers a figure-8 swimming pool; a large whirlpool spa; men’s & ladies saunas and fitness studio; and sixteen tennis courts (including six lighted courts, and three clay), home to the highly acclaimed Desert Tennis Academy. Other amenities include game and bicycle rentals at the registration lobby and a variety of meeting spaces. Dining choices include the Top of the Courts Café and Corner Bar & Grill. Neighboring Shadow Mountain Resort & Club is the 18-hole Shadow Mountain Golf Club.

Get out

Joshua Tree National Park. This desert park is definitely worth visiting if you have at least half a day to spare. You can get there in less than an hour by going north on State Route 62. Take a minimum of four hours to do the loop from the north through the south of the park. Camping is allowed as well as rock climbing.

Idyllwild. Alpine scenery a short drive from Palm Desert via State Route 74 & 243, the Pines to Palms Highway.

Cabazon Outlets [27], A large outdoor shopping plaza with many stores. If you're looking for something to buy, chances are that there is a store in Cabazon that will have it.

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